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Nov 18, 2024 · Cyclosporin H boosts uptake of gene therapy in SCD newborn stem cells. Adding cyclosporin H to a new lentivirus-delivered gene therapy with enhanced anti-sickling properties …
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Jan 4, 2022 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder caused by a mutation in the gene encoding a subunit of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Mutant …
CBT, education both effective for sickle cell pain management
1 day ago · The U.S.-based clinical trial, CaRISMA (NCT04419168), involved more than 300 adults with SCD. Results were reported in the study, “ Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs …
FDA approves Casgevy, 1st gene-editing therapy to treat sickle cell
Dec 8, 2023 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the gene-editing therapy exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) — now known as Casgevy — for treating sickle …
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Study to compare SCD treatments for symptoms with a transplant. A hospital with the University of Rochester’s Medical Center has received a multi-million-dollar grant to conduct a study …
Celebrating a milestone in gene therapy for sickle cell disease
Nov 18, 2024 · The extensive research, funding, and other resources required for gene therapy to be approved and for a patient to complete treatment can’t be understated.It also takes extreme …
Infections are a silent menace for many with sickle cell disease
Mar 27, 2024 · Pain and anemia seem to be the loud hallmarks of sickle cell disease.Because many patients and caregivers prioritize addressing the challenges posed by these issues, they …
Taking a holistic approach to sickle cell disease management
Jul 3, 2023 · Dunstan Nicol-Wilson Dunstan Nicol-Wilson is a clinical project manager from South East London, United Kingdom. Dunstan has his master’s in public health with a global health …
Grant supports work to expand sickle cell care where most needed
Nov 19, 2024 · The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is leading a project that aims to expand access to diagnostic tests and treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD). The project is …
Study to compare SCD treatments for symptoms vs. a transplant
Nov 12, 2024 · Particularly, the study by scientists with Golisano Children’s Hospital will compare sickle cell treatments that help to control disease symptoms, such as blood transfusions and …